President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who doubles as the Commander In Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has approved and authorized the deployment of a combat team of Two Hundred and Five (205) troops, backed with the appropriate logistical equipment, to the Islamic Republic of The Gambia, as part of ... President of the Republic of Ghana, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, who doubles as the Commander In Chief of the Ghana Armed Forces, has approved and authorized the deployment
Government has been impressed upon to adopt fiscal decentralization policies and reduce the stress on the national budget. Proponents of this policy believe the overdependence of local governments on the national budget has contributed to increasing government obligations and subsequently the rising debt levels of the state. In its latest report on the economic priority ... Government has been impressed upon to adopt fiscal decentralization policies and reduce the stress on the national budget. Proponents
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his second goal of the Africa Cup of Nations to earn hosts Gabon a point from their match with Burkina Faso. The Borussia Dortmund striker scored a 38th-minute penalty to secure his side’s second 1-1 draw in Group A. Burkina Faso took the lead when Prejuce Nakoulma latched on to a long ... Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored his second goal of the Africa Cup of Nations to earn hosts Gabon a point from their match with Burkina Faso. The Borussia Dortmund striker
The Ministry of Education has given the Ghana Education Service (GES) permission to close all schools in Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, in line with the funeral rites of the late Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Kobi Serwaa Ampem II. The closure of schools forms part of measures put in place by the Manhyia Palace to ensure funeral ... The Ministry of Education has given the Ghana Education Service (GES) permission to close all schools in Ashanti Regional capital, Kumasi, in line with the funeral rites
Senegalese troops have been seen moving towards the Gambian border in a show of force to pressure President Yahya Jammeh to stand down. Senegal gave him a midnight GMT deadline to quit and Nigeria has sent an air force unit to Senegal in support of the possible intervention. Wednesday was meant to be his last ... Senegalese troops have been seen moving towards the Gambian border in a show of force to pressure President Yahya Jammeh to stand down. Senegal gave him a midnight GMT deadline to quit
Security expert, Kwesi Aning has blamed the leadership of Africa for failing to sanction President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh for his consistent flouting of the continent’s framework for good governance. According to him, the continent must deal with Mr Jammeh in a straightforward manner. Speaking on the Citi Breakfast Show on Wednesday, Mr Aning ... Security expert, Kwesi Aning has blamed the leadership of Africa for failing to sanction President of The Gambia, Yahya Jammeh for his consistent
Prices of foodstuffs in the various markets in Accra have dwindled, traders have told Citi Business News. This is contrary to assertions that prices of foodstuffs have increased across markets in the national capital. Checks by Citi Business News across the various markets reveal that most foodstuffs are still selling at the old prices while ... Prices of foodstuffs in the various markets in Accra have dwindled, traders have told Citi Business News. This is contrary to assertions that prices
The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called on the Ministries of Finance and Energy to urgently convince the Volta River Authority to settle its indebtedness to the Ghana National Gas Company. It said this was in order to prevent the VRA’s debts to Ghana Gas from spiralling to unmanageable proportions and thus compromising ... The Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC) has called on the Ministries of Finance and Energy to urgently convince the Volta River
The Hajj Board under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has left behind a debt of Ghc23 million accrued from organizing last year’s pilgrimage to Mecca. Sources in government have told Citi News that, Flynas, formerly Nas Air, a domestic and international low-cost airline based in Saudi Arabia, is owed the highest amount out ... The Hajj Board under the former National Democratic Congress (NDC) administration has left behind a debt of Ghc23 million accrued from organizing
A tiny moth with a very recognisable “hairstyle” has become the first creature named after the soon-to-be 45th president of the United States. The Neopalpa donaldtrumpi was discovered in California by researcher Vazrick Nazari, of Ottawa, Canada. The name was inspired by the striking golden flakes covering its head, which he likened to Donald Trump’s ... A tiny moth with a very recognisable “hairstyle” has become the first creature named after the soon-to-be 45th
Police in the Netherlands are contacting more than 20,000 people who they suspect had their data stolen by a rogue web developer. They say the man coded a backdoor into the sites he built for businesses, to harvest their customers’ data. He then used the credentials to make online purchases, open gambling accounts and impersonate ... Police in the Netherlands are contacting more than 20,000 people who they suspect had their data stolen by a rogue web developer. They say the man coded a
Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday January 18, unexpectedly paid a visit to the Registrar-General’s Department to identify the bottlenecks to acquaint himself with the activities of the state institution, and also to find out its challenges. Dr. Bawumia interacted with owners of businesses and Ghanaians who were at the Department to register their ... Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, on Wednesday January 18, unexpectedly paid a visit to the Registrar-General’s Department
The Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said that the Constitution of The Gambia must be respected amid President Jammeh’s appeal to the sub-regional body. President Jammeh of The Gambia telephoned the ECOWAS Chairperson on Sunday, January 15, 2017, to make an appeal to ECOWAS ... The Chairperson of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has said that the Constitution of The
Ghana has been hit with a massive blow at the Africa Cup of Nations as defender Baba Rahman has been ruled out of the tournament after his club Schalke revealed he will be returning to Germany further examination. The Bundesliga side have confirmed the left-back suffered a bruised meniscus and will have to be assessed ... Ghana has been hit with a massive blow at the Africa Cup of Nations as defender Baba Rahman has been ruled out of the tournament after his club Schalke revealed he will be returning
The medical team at the funeral of the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II, has assured it is well placed to provide any possible medical care following reports of a mourner who sustained musket shot wounds. The Coordinator of the team, Dr. Alberta Britwum Nyarko, confirmed a mourner was accidentally shot by a traditional ... The medical team at the funeral of the Asantehemaa, Nana Afia Serwaa Kobi Ampem II, has assured it is well placed to provide any possible medical care following
We’ve all got that one friend who posts a million photos of her with the ‘love of her life’ boyfriend. Whether they’re out in da club, having a picnic in the park, or simply ditching their broken tumble dryer at the dump – there’s always a selfie or a cutesie status about love, and happiness, ... We’ve all got that one friend who posts a million photos of her with the ‘love of her life’ boyfriend. Whether they’re out in da club, having a
Mr. Ambrose Dery, the Minister-nominee for Interior, has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council and by Executive Instrument, renewed the curfew hours on the Bunkpurugu Township in the Northern Region. The Bunkpurugu Township curfew starts from 8:00pm to 6:00am effective Tuesday, 17th January, 2017. This was contained in a statement signed by the ... Mr. Ambrose Dery, the Minister-nominee for Interior, has on the advice of the Northern Regional Security Council and by Executive
Minister-nominee for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Kyea, has watered down Mahama Ayariga’s suggestion that Nana Akufo-Addo’s creation of the Senior Minister portfolio is unconstitutional. The Bawku Central MP had argued that, Nana Addo breached the constitution by making that appointment because the “nomination of any person to be vetted for the post of a ... Minister-nominee for Works and Housing, Samuel Atta Kyea, has watered down Mahama Ayariga’s suggestion that Nana Akufo-Addo’s
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